According to The Asheville Chamber of Commerce, Asheville has a high level of technology for a city in the south. With a fire optic network being developed,Google opening a 600M datacenter in nearby Lenior, a still booming real estate industry, and a highly educated workforce; many technology related firms are moving into the area.
Companies like the Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council are helping business that move into the area get set up with loans, mentoring, networking and more.
